THE MAIN ELEMENTS IN A

JOB INTERVIEW.

By: Emmanuel Vzquez

 INTERVIEW JOB

• The job interview is the stage of the selection process in which the interviewer
thoroughly analyzes the candidate to verify his/her suitability for the position
offered. The candidate should take the opportunity to emphasize that he/she is the
most qualified for the position.
KEY ASPECTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL
INTERVIEW
 BE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN OFFER.

• In this section you can mention all the pluses that you know you can give and offer to
the company, comment on the skills you possess even if they are not exactly in the
area you are applying for as this gives you more advantage over others and you can
easily get the job.
 KNOW THE COMPANY AND THE JOB VACANCY.

• know what the functions will be for the vacancy you want to apply, it
may not be the best idea, research about the company and identify
your skills related to the company and the vacancy requested.
 PREPARE QUESTIONS TO ASK THE
INTERVIEWER.
• This is an important point because this way you can know any doubts
about how the company is managed or any functions that are not very
clear to you at the time of performing the vacancy requested, of course
every company trains you to be of excellence.
 REMEMBER THE DATA AND DETAILS OF YOUR
RESUME.

• Completely avoid adding functions that you do not know how to do or

that you practiced only once, put emphasis on the activities that you
perform best and remember details that make a difference among
others, so at the time of your interview you will look prepared and
confident of what is on your CV.
 TAKE CARE OF CLOTHING AND PERSONAL
HYGIENE.
• Pretend that your presentation on the day of
the interview is of optimal quality, for the
interview you have to dress formally, you
have to make yourself look professional,
also take care of your personal hygiene,
take a shower, that all aspects of your
person stand out.
• Avoid for any reason to present yourself
with casual clothing such as tennis shoes,
short-sleeved shirts and colorful, jeans, etc
 BRING ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

• Several copies of your resume.

• Copies of your degrees and training certificates.
• Work life.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Portfolio with samples of your work.
• Identification document.
• USB device.
 NEGATIVE ASPECTS TO AVOID

• Show problems of availability or mobility.

• Showing aggressiveness or poor control.
• Showing signs of rigidity or poor adaptability.
• Appearing unresponsible.
• Appearing not very dynamic.
• Being unpunctual.
• Appearing to lack self-confidence.
 AS AN INTERVIEWEE YOU MUST:
• Be punctual.
• Show enthusiasm.
• Dress appropriately.
• Be friendly.
• Be a good listener.
• Express yourself correctly.
• Keeping your attention.
• Be positive.
• Be yourself.
• Be dynamic.
 REASONS THAT CAN SPOIL AN INTERVIEW

• You do not have the necessary skills to fill the position.

• Be overconfident or arrogant or even aggressive.
• Present yourself incorrectly, carelessly or uncleanly.
• Not being able to justify all elements of the resume.
• Not having minimally prepared for the interview: your presentation, knowledge of the
company's industry.